The Plague (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Series · ★ 4.8
Released in 2024, The Plague is a drama series.
What it’s about. In 2029, just as we have learned to live with seasonal variants of Covid, a new variant of the plague bacillus is discovered in this southern city. With no treatment available, the central government decides to seal off the city and implement a mysterious "Plan D" with monstrous consequences in order to spare the rest of the country.
Who’s in it. The Plague stars Frédéric Pierrot as Dr Bernard Rieux, Hugo Becker as Sylvain Rambert, Sofia Essaïdi as Laurence Molinier and Pascale Arbillot as Juliette Rieux, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Plague has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Plague page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Plague tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Plague (2024)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Plague change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Plague worth watching?
- The Plague holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Plague?
- The Plague stars Frédéric Pierrot, Hugo Becker, Sofia Essaïdi, Pascale Arbillot and Johan Heldenbergh.
- When was The Plague released?
- The Plague was released in 2024.